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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,832.64, 16,249.41 and 3,436.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,832.64, 16,249.41 and 3,436.92 is: 5,155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,832.64 : 16,249.41 = 3,436.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,832.64/16,249.41 = 3,436.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,832.64x = 16,249.41 × 3,436.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,832.64x = 55,847,922.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,847,922.22/10,832.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.52

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